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Salvation Army - Metro Area

Salvation Army - Metro AreaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Lakewood Worship and Service Center Address2080 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109 38 Miles Phone number(651) 779-9177 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Chisago, and Washington counties

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All St. Joseph Catholic Community Address8701 36th Ave N, New Hope, MN, 55427 38 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: New Hope and surrounding communities

Good in the 'Hood

Good in the 'HoodLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Food in the Hood - Sanctuary Covenant Church Address710 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 39 Miles Phone number(612) 440-7463 Emailinfo@goodinthehood.org Website addresshttps://www.goodinthehood.org/our-programs/food-programs/food-in-the-hood

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

North St. Paul Area Food Shelf

North St. Paul Area Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2266 2nd St N, North St. Paul, MN, 55109 39 Miles Phone number(651) 770-1309 Emailnspafs@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.nspafoodshelf.org/visit

Area Served: North St. Paul and Oakdale

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

NorthPoint Health and Wellness CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf NorthPoint's Community Food Shelf Address2220 Plymouth Ave N, Enter 14th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 39 Miles Phone number(612) 767-9500 Website addresshttps://www.northpointhealth.org/helping-our-neighbors/support-everyday-life/community-food-shelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Redeeming Love Church

Redeeming Love ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address2425 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, MN, 55109 39 Miles Phone number(651) 777-5200 Emailmanna@redeeminglovechurch.com Website addresshttps://www.redeeminglovechurch.com

Area Served: Ramsey County

Rescue Now Services

Rescue Now ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 39 Miles Phone number(612) 788-4829 Emailinfo@rescuenowservices.org Website addresshttps://goodworksfoodshelf.org/services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Salvation Army - Metro Area

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Food Shelf Minneapolis Parkview Worship and Service Center Address2024 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 39 Miles Phone number(612) 522-4871 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/get-food-help

Area Served: Hennepin County

Shiloh Cares Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address1201 West Broadway, Ste 2, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 39 Miles Phone number(612) 302-1463 Emailshilohcaresfood@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/ShilohCaresFoodShelf

Area Served: Hennepin County

Community Covenant Church

Community Covenant ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address901 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 40 Miles Phone number(612) 374-3935 Emailchurch@cccminneapolis.org Website addresshttps://cccminneapolis.org/outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Family Pathways

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Food Shelf Family Pathways Food Shelf - Onamia Address502 Main St, Onamia, MN, 56359 40 Miles Phone number(320) 532-7665 Emailmail@familypathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/food-access/food-shelves

Area Served: Northern Mille Lacs County

Family Pathways

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Family Pathways Food Shelf - Onamia Address502 Main St, Onamia, MN, 56359 40 Miles Phone number(651) 674-8040 Emailmail@familypathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/food-access/backpack-program

Area Served: Northern Mille Lacs County

Joy Community Service

Joy Community ServiceLink: view organization details

Food Shelf AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 40 Miles Emailjoycommunityservice@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.joycommunityservice.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Joy Community Service

Joy Community ServiceLink: view organization details

Food Distribution AddressMinneapolis, MN, 55408 40 Miles Emailjoycommunityservice@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.joycommunityservice.org

Area Served: Hennepin County

Merrick Community Services

Merrick Community ServicesLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106 40 Miles Phone number(651) 287-2088 Website addresshttps://merrickcs.org/community-services/food

Area Served: East side of St. Paul (Hwy 36 to 94, 35E to White Bear Ave)

Minneapolis Central Church of Christ

Minneapolis Central Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 40 Miles Phone number(612) 374-5481 Emailinfo@mplsfoodshelf.org Website addresshttps://www.mccofchrist.org/outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

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MORELink: view organization details

Food Distribution Address96 Wheelock Pkwy E, St. Paul, MN, 55117 40 Miles Phone number(651) 487-2728 Emailinfo@more-empowerment.org Website addresshttps://www.more-empowerment.org/more-basic-needs

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding areas

Muslim American Society (MAS) of Minnesota

Muslim American Society (MAS) of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf MAS MN Masjid Taqwa Food Shelf Address1608 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108 40 Miles Phone number(651) 457-7170 Emailcommunications@masmn.org Website addresshttps://masmn.org/social-services

Area Served: Ramsey County

NourishingHOPE

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Food Distribution Buffalo Covenant Church Address1601 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, MN, 55313 40 Miles Phone number(763) 477-6300 Emailnourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html

Area Served: East Central Wright County

Oyate Kinipi

Oyate KinipiLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address1555 Jackson St, St. Paul, MN, 55117 40 Miles Phone number(612) 875-1323 Emailoanativemissions@gmail.com Website addresshttps://okmn.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
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